Section Lead – RF Production Test, Semiconductor Fab

About the role

The Section Lead – RF Production Test, Semiconductor Fab is responsible for directing a group of skilled test engineers to perform DC and RF in-process testing on Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) fabricated in our on-site foundry. The role involves reviewing and overseeing project schedules and costs, driving capital acquisition and qualification, facilitating the effective allocation of team resources, and assisting in identifying future capital investment needs. Additionally, the candidate will work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals. The role also supports management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the DC and RF production test areas of our semiconductor foundry.
• Identify and champion improvement opportunities, work to improve yields, and interface with operations management.
• Review and oversee project schedules and costs, drive capital acquisition and qualification.
• Facilitate the effective allocation of team resources and assist in identifying future capital investment needs.
• Work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals.
• Support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field. A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in semiconductor testing, including both DC and RF. (An advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• A Master’s degree or PhD. in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• Extensive experience in the development of test systems and associated software
• Experience working with GaAs, GaN, GaSb, and/or acoustic semiconductor processes
• Strong analytical skills
• Customer focus and collaboration skills
• Project scheduling and management experience
• Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• A Master’s degree or PhD. in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• Extensive experience in the development of test systems and associated software
• Experience working with GaAs, GaN, GaSb, and/or acoustic semiconductor processes
• Strong analytical skills
• Customer focus and collaboration skills
• Project scheduling and management experience
• Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Schedule

This role is 100% on-site and based in Andover, MA.